About the project

The Sea King Cafe has already started and become a reality but I am struggling to purchase all the required parts due to lack of funds and that's where I need you. On the 4th Janaury I won Sea King XZ598 at an auction but she was merely a shell. So far I have invested over £10,000 into buying and restoring her. I have now reached the point where I can't invest anymore for the time being, so I need help to speed up the process.

I have transported XZ598 to a secure location in Scarborough where the work will be carried out. Ultimately I plan to keep her within Scarborough and hope to work with the local council to find a suitable location where everyone can come and enjoy her.

How will your pledge help ?

You will be helping to create a unique cafe in a beautiful seaside location that has seen this actual Sea King in action on rescues during her flying days. For your help you will be rewarded some of the rewards are:

Free coffee for a year.

Custom T-shirts

Canvas Prints

Private launch party event with outdoor cinema screening

Your name on a rotor blade

An opportunity to name the Helicopter

Canvas Print 12"x12" - 5 Left Available £50 Reward

Canvas Print 16"x16" - 5 Left Available £80 Reward

Following the crowdfunding I will be able to purchase the missing parts required to get the once awesome flying machine back to her former glory. She is in a pretty sorry state at the moment and needs your help. Although she won't fly again, I am determined to get XZ598 back looking like a helicopter for all to enjoy once again.

How can you find out more ?

I will be updating the following pages over the course of the restoration project. I will be uploading regular videos and images so you can see the transformation in real time.